Austin School of Theology records,
1889-1899, 1930

The Austin School of Theology (aka The Austin Theological School) was established in 1882 by Richmond Kelly Smoot, the pastor of the Southern Presbyterian Church in Austin. The school closed operations in 1895 after training forty-four ministers. After its closing, all assets were transferred to the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This is an artificial collection containing two inches of material documenting the school.

The Austin School of Theology (aka The Austin Theological School) was established in 1882 by Richmond Kelly Smoot, the pastor of the Southern Presbyterian Church in Austin. He was joined by Robert L. Dabney in 1884. Classes were initially held in Smoot’s study, then in the basement of the church until a separate building was built for the school. The school closed operations in 1895 after training forty-four ministers. After its closing, all assets were transferred to the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

The Austin School of Theology Records consists of two inches of material (bulk 1887-1899). The foundation and curriculum of the school is documented in the “Charter, Constitution and By-laws of the Business Corporation of the Austin School of Theology at Austin, Texas” as well as the annual catalogues of the school. Also documented is the founding and work of the Alumni Association of the Austin School of Theology.

Alumni Association of the Austin School of Theology:

“The Austin School of Theology: Its Importance to the State and Church,” by Rev. J. G. Tanner of Houston, May 6, 1891

Books from the library collection:

Box

E019e

The Church of God as an Essential element of the Gospel, and the
Idea, Structure, and Functions Thereof. A Discourse in Four Parts, by Rev. Stuart Robinson [includes Austin Theological School bookplate, inscription from the author to R. L. Dabney, 2010-004]
, 1858